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Please see the section on Course Description Symbols and Terms in the University Catalog for an explanation of course description terminology and symbols, the course numbering system, and course credit units. All courses are lecture and discussion and employ letter grading unless otherwise stated. Some prerequisites may be waived with faculty permission. Many syllabi are available on the Chico Web.

Corequsiite: May be taken concurrently with CIMT 231 with faculty permission.

An overview of the history, career opportunities, job functions, and professional organizations in the concrete industry. Students are introduced to the Concrete Industry Management curriculum, its instructional expectations and methodologies. 2 hours discussion.
(020294)

Special topics are generally offered one time only. Different sections may have different topics. See the Class Schedule for specific topics being offered. A maximum of 6.0 units of special topics may be counted toward the major. 3 hours discussion.
(020296)

Special topics are generally offered one time only. Different sections may have different topics. See the Class Schedule for specific topics being offered. A maximum of 6.0 units of special topics may be counted toward the major. 3 hours discussion.
(020299)

This course provides an understanding of historic concrete building practices leading to informed evaluation and repair of older structures for reuse. The causes of service failures, including material failure, improper design, maintenance failure, and environmental effects are studied. The presentation of case studies in failure analysis and repair approaches occur throughout the course, along with participation in ongoing, long-term studies of repair systems. 2 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory.
(020300)

An introduction to the fundamental concepts of sustainability. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the interaction of the built environment with natural systems, and the role of technical and non-technical (economic, ecological, ethical) issues in shaping engineering decisions. Issues such as green buildings/developments, renewable energies, and concrete's role in helping to meet LEED certification are discussed. This course is open to engineers and non-engineers interested in all aspects of the built environment. A grade of C- or higher is required for CIMT majors. 3 hours discussion.
(020301)

Technical and managerial experience in an industrial setting with opportunities to apply course work to professional practice. Students are evaluated by their supervisor, and a final report must be submitted by each student detailing the internship experience. The minimum duration is 400 hours under the direct supervision of an on-site manager in a concrete-related company. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
(020305)

Independent study of a special problem. Visit the program office for the registration procedure. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
(020306)

Provides students an opportunity to practice laboratory skills acquired in previous course work and to assist an instructor with hands-on instruction and industry standard testing procedures. 6 hours independent study. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 2.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
(020307)

Management of the manufacturing processes common to all concrete product production facilities. Emphasis is on planning, organizing, and controlling production. A study of the differences in the manufacturing process of ready-mixed concrete, concrete masonry, pre-cast concrete, pre-stressed concrete, and concrete pipe is explained through product-specific guest lectures and plant tours. 3 hours discussion.
(020309)

An intensive study of a problem(s) appropriate to the major and the student's career interests, requiring knowledge from previous technical and business course work. Solutions to the problem(s) are presented to a committee of concrete industry representatives. Presentation must emphasize depth of analysis, completeness and effectiveness of solutions, and presentation skills. 1 hour discussion, 6 hours laboratory.
(020310)

Special topic generally offered one time only. Different sections may have different topics. See the Class Schedule for specific topics being offered. This course is normally taught by professionals from the field. 3 hours discussion.
(020311)

Independent study of a special problem. Visit the program office for registration procedures. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
(020312)

This course is for advanced special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. typically a topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and topics vary from term to term and section to section. See the Class Schedule for the specific topics being offered. This class may be repeated more than once, but a maximum of 6 units may be counted toward the major. 3 hours seminar.
(020313)

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